Category: Press Releases

WASHINGTON – CUFI Action Fund, the public policy arm of the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, Christians United for Israel (CUFI), today announced the addition of Boris Zilberman as director of public policy and strategy. He joins CUFI Action Fund after having served the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) as deputy director of congressional relations and leadings its work on Russia as part of its Center for Economic and Financial Power.

“Boris Zilberman has been at the forefront of some of the most consequential legislative battles to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship and Israel’s security in recent years. He is an authoritative voice, a skilled political operator and a leader in the pro-Israel community,” said CUFI Action Fund Chairwoman Sandy Parker. “Boris has a proven record of success and will be a valuable asset to our team and our work on Capitol Hill.”

Prior to joining FDD, Zilberman worked as manager of defense programs in the policy and government affairs department at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

The CUFI Action Fund, a non-profit 501 (c) (4), nonpartisan organization, serves as the public policy arm of the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, Christians United for Israel. The Action Fund is dedicated to ensuring the millions of Christian Zionists across the country have their voices heard in our nation’s capital each and every day.

With more than 5 million members, Christians United for Israel is the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States and one of the leading Christian grassroots movements in the world. CUFI spans all fifty states and reaches millions with its message. Each year CUFI holds hundreds of pro-Israel events in cities around the country. And each July, thousands of pro-Israel Christians gather in Washington, D.C. to participate in the CUFI Washington Summit and make their voices heard in support of Israel and the Jewish People.

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WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, announced support for recently introduced legislation “clarifying that it is United States policy to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights” (S. 567, H.R. 1372).

“Ever since Israel took control of the Golan Heights, the Syrian regime has been prevented from using this strategic high ground to attack innocent Israelis in the territory below, and the inhabitants of the Golan have made that region prosper. The Syrian regime’s abhorrent brutality during that country’s most recent civil war, and Iran’s cynical usage of the war to increase its military presence in the Arab Republic, make abundantly clear that any effort to trade this land for peace with Damascus would threaten the security of Jerusalem and Israel. It is past time for our leaders in Washington to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights and make clear to Iran and Syria that any attack on the Golan Heights is an attack on Israel,” said CUFI founder and Chairman Pastor John Hagee.

“We are very grateful to Sen’s Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton, as well as Rep. Mike Gallagher for leading on this issue. And we are extremely pleased that since this bill was first introduced, elected officials in both chambers have been adding their names as cosponsors. Numerous Members of Congress from both parties have expressed support for US recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. These legislators should follow through on their stated positions and join their colleagues in cosponsoring this important legislation,” added CUFI Action Fund Chairwoman Sandra Parker.

With more than 5 million members, Christians United for Israel is the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States and one of the leading Christian grassroots movements in the world. CUFI spans all fifty states and reaches millions with its message. Each year CUFI holds hundreds of pro-Israel events in cities around the country. And each July, thousands of pro-Israel Christians gather in Washington, D.C. to participate in the CUFI Washington Summit and make their voices heard in support of Israel and the Jewish People.

The CUFI Action Fund, a non-profit 501 (c) (4), nonpartisan organization, serves as the public policy arm of the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, Christians United for Israel. The Action Fund is dedicated to ensuring the millions of Christian Zionists across the country have their voices heard in our nation’s capital each and every day.

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SAN ANTONIO – On Friday, the leaders of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, welcomed the decision by the Texas State Comptroller, Glenn Hegar, to list Airbnb as a company prohibited from receiving state contracts and investment under a recently enacted provision that aims to ensure Texas tax dollars are not used to advance the effort to Boycott, Divest from or Sanction (BDS) Israel.

The Comptroller’s action is in response to Airbnb’s anti-Semitic decision to de-list Jewish owned properties, but no others, in the disputed territory known as the West Bank.

“The anti-Semitic BDS movement is trying to achieve through boycotts what terrorists and hostile nations have failed to achieve with bullets: the end of the modern state of Israel. But they will fail, because no matter how much they lie about and demonize the Jewish state, we at CUFI will ensure that conscientious people have the opportunity to learn the truth about the vibrant and democratic nation of Israel,” said CUFI founder and Chairman Pastor John Hagee.

“I am extremely proud that my home state of Texas is among those leading the fight to call out Airbnb for its anti-Semitic policy. We are grateful to Comptroller Glenn Hegar, as well as Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Phil King for their tireless efforts to oppose the BDS movement,” said CUFI Action Fund Chairwoman Sandra Parker.

“We will continue to work with elected officials across the country in order to ensure the abhorrent BDS movement is stymied, and those who acquiesce to their anti-Semitic demands do not benefit from American tax dollars,” Parker added.

With more than 5 million members, Christians United for Israel is the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States and one of the leading Christian grassroots movements in the world. CUFI spans all fifty states and reaches millions with its message. Each year CUFI holds hundreds of pro-Israel events in cities around the country. And each July, thousands of pro-Israel Christians gather in Washington, D.C. to participate in the CUFI Washington Summit and make their voices heard in support of Israel and the Jewish People.

The CUFI Action Fund, a non-profit 501 (c) (4), nonpartisan organization, serves as the public policy arm of the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, Christians United for Israel. The Action Fund is dedicated to ensuring the millions of Christian Zionists across the country have their voices heard in our nation’s capital each and every day.

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January 4, 2019 WASHINGTON DC – On Friday, Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, welcomed introduction in the Senate of the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act (S. 1).

“At this pivotal time, we welcome Sen. McConnell’s decision to take decisive action in an effort to strengthen America’s position in the Middle East. CUFI will bring the full weight of our five million members to support this bill should it face any resistance, though, with the exception of a few on the extreme ends of the political spectrum, we expect this legislation will receive widespread support in the Senate,” said CUFI founder and Chairman Pastor John Hagee.

“This package of legislation will make America and Israel stronger and safer. It includes core elements of our policy agenda, in particular the US-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act, which enjoys bipartisan support and was blocked by just one Senator during the lame duck session last year. We are glad Sen. McConnell has seen fit to ensure this cornerstone of the US-Israel alliance will receive a vote on the Senate floor as a part of this legislation,” noted CUFI Action Fund Chairwoman Sandra Parker.

With more than 5 million members, Christians United for Israel is the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States and one of the leading Christian grassroots movements in the world. CUFI spans all fifty states and reaches millions with its message. Each year CUFI holds hundreds of pro-Israel events in cities around the country. And each July, thousands of pro-Israel Christians gather in Washington, D.C. to participate in the CUFI Washington Summit and make their voices heard in support of Israel and the Jewish people.

The CUFI Action Fund, a non-profit 501 (c) (4), nonpartisan organization, serves as the public policy arm of the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, Christians United for Israel. The Action Fund is dedicated to ensuring the millions of Christian Zionists across the country have their voices heard in our nation’s capital each and every day.

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